<p>Topic. Is there a certain major that is required or encouraged to gain acceptance to law school, or can you major in almost anything? For example, I want to major in Economics or something of that nature and then go to law school (corporate law hopefully), is it possible assuming raw numbers are good? Or are there certain majors encouraged (ie. pre-law) for law school?</p>
<p>You are allowed to major in anything you want. It's just a matter of getting very good grades, doing well on the LSAT, having a clean record, and demonstrating that you have a true interest in law. And community service never hurts. </p>
<p>I think that the most common majors for students aspiring to go to law school are: Criminology, Philosophy, Political Science, Sociology, Psychology, and Economics. </p>
<p>Though economics may look out of place, it's actually a very good major for law school admissions because it teaches people to think critically, which helps you in formulating logical arguments. Plus, economics itself has many connections to law and topics closely related to law like politics and public policy. I think that many universities even offer classes like the Economics of Law classes.<br>
Plus, having a degree in economics gives you a lot of flexibility in the event that you decide that law school isn't the thing for you. A degree in economics can help you land jobs related to business, data analysis, and research.</p>
<p>I think history is also a common pre-law major, and I'm not sure how common philosophy really is (though it is supposed to be excellent preparation.) </p>
<p>I Agree with everything else.</p>
<p>You can major in ANYTHING. Just make sure you get a good GPA.</p>